Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Request for Information (RFI)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) International Affairs (IA) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Command and Control (C2) capabilities. This RFI is in response to a request from the Canada Department of National Defence (CAN DND) and aims to identify potential System of Systems (SoS) options. This is for market research purposes only and will not result in an award. Responses are due by February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The RFI seeks information on existing or planned solutions at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or greater for SDA capabilities. Key areas of interest include:
- Data Management: Ingestion and management across multiple security domains.
- Interoperability: Cross-domain solutions and integration with allied systems.
- User Interface & Analytics: Analytics, visualization, dashboards, collaboration tools, and mission planning applications.
- Advanced Technologies: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) for exploitation, anomaly detection, decision support, and workflow optimization.
- System Resilience: Resiliency measures, cybersecurity, and lifecycle sustainment.
- SDA Core Functions: Capabilities for observation processing, object characterization, and orbit determination and dissemination. Out of scope items include Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C) functions, direct tasking or commanding of satellites, and ground station operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified. International companies, including Canadian ones, are explicitly welcomed to respond.
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, by 1700 PST.
- Published: January 16, 2026.
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / FA8802 INTEGRATION OPERATION PIKPKE
Submission & Evaluation
Vendors should provide capabilities statements, estimated cost/price for services/supplies, and estimated schedules. Responses should not exceed thirty (30) pages and must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format. Unclassified responses are preferred. This RFI is for market research only; responses will inform future planning and will not lead to an award. Responses become USG property, and the USG and CAN DND do not intend to pay for information received. Non-Government advisors may be used to review submissions.
Contact Information
For questions, contact SSC IA Market Research at ssc.iaf.marketresearch@spaceforce.mil.